Sikkim Sandakphu trekking – Sandakphu trekking information

Sandakphu trekking is one of the most popular trekking destination in sikkim. Sikkim sandakphu trekking offer superb Himalayan scenery , landscape and cultural tours. It is said that trekking originated in India in Darjeeling as far as eighty years ago. Trekking means foot travel on the mountain trails. It is an experience that can never be paralleled. Darjeeling has one of the most spectacular treks to offer along with the beauty of the hills. The charms of the Himalaya along with its mysteries gradually unfold as trekkers traverse through the dense forests and verdant landscape, through miles of green-carpeted meadows and sleepy hamlets lost in time. Sikkim Sandakphu -Singalila trek as it is popularly called will enable you to discover the Sublime Himalayan interiors unmarred by mankind. Numerous trekkers make Sikkim Sandakphu trekking annually.

Sikkim Sandakphu trekking itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi India From home country or Nepal, fly to Bagdogra, Apex Nepal Adventure’s airport representative will transfer to Hotel, A charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Sikkim Darjeeling trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling Visit
We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m) by car – Tonglu (3070m)
Early morning drive from Darjeeling to trek point. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.
Day 04: Tonglu – Garibas (2620m) in 4hours.
We take a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.
Day 05: Garibas – Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h 30 min.
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.
Day 06: Sandakphu – Phalut (3600m) in 6hours
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background.
Day 07: Phalut – Raman (2560m) in 5hours.
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman.
Day 08: After Breakfast Transport to Darjeeling (Hotel Stay Over Night)
Day 09: Darjeeling to Bagdogra (by car) - Delhi (by plane) - Delhi by than Apex Nepal Adventure’s airport representative will drop for fly to Nepal and for onward destination.